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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
3
The column lists Christmas visits and hospitality across Newark, Montclair, Belvidere, and surrounding towns. It names families hosting relatives, a church holiday program, and local residents traveling for celebrations. It notes the death of a farmer, Mr. Silas Amich, aged 70, in Marksboro and mentions survivors and burial plans.
The column records visitors and family events in Changuwater. Rachel Opdyke and Mrs James Heinz are mentioned visiting, with several sisters and relatives hosting Christmas gatherings. A death is noted, Mr Gamin, 68, who died of heart disease, and memorials follow for Apgar and families, with services held.
A wide reading lists Christmas Day events in Staprensburg with family gatherings, school notices, and a community obituary. Mrs. Emma Stowell mourns Edgar Howell, longtime local resident, remembered by relatives and neighbors. funeral later at the Christian church with Rev. C. W. Miler presiding.
Local notices describe visits by Mr and Mrs Alpi Robinson and other residents visiting relatives in Somerville and Hoboken over Christmas. An church program at the Bap tist church was well attended with songs and cantatas. The Christmas cantata at BE church was postponed due to a storm and will be rescheduled.
A night watchman in Bannett Springs Tennessee blamed damp air and storms for severe cold and lung issues. He attempted many remedies but reports immediate recovery after one bottle of King’s New Discovery. The medicine, priced at one dollar, is offered by Jenkins and Meeker with a trial bottle guaranteed.
Mr and Mrs Chas Raddats spent Christmas with his parents at Oxford. Mr and Mrs Edward Savey and altsurhter are visiting friends in New York. Jesse Weller, employed in Virginia, is visiting his family for the holidays. Rodney Thompson is under medical care with severe colt and jaundice. Samuel Shillinger has recovered after several days of illness. Marry Weller and daughters Lovise and Florence spent Christmas with friends here. Edward Weller hosted Christmas visitors including Bert and Playd and their wives and his daughter Rose visiting Philadelphia. Brey had a double reminder with a handkerchief shower. Presbyterian Sunday school held Christmas exercises. Lutheran Sunday school followed. The organizers and participants are commended.
Miss Eva Read of Brooklyn visits in Newark with Ms Gerrie Reed and Mr and Mrs Gray attending. Arch Skinner of Newark hosts a Christmas gathering with Mrnd Aye and others as family members readied for a busy Wednesday and Thursday schedule.
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Local notes describe J G Rush improving and Hattie death in flux. Families gather for Christmas at various homes. Clinton and Clayton Larson killed in a prior incident. Stewart Race visits Seaton and pays respects to Mrs Widner. Several gatherings, travel, and weather drifted roads affect services. many names appear with meals, visits, and holiday events.
The column notes Christmas visits among Colmneta residents including Jacob Vroome and Mr. and Mrs. Myers, with Mrs. Stewart Winters hosting guests. Weather caused road driftings and travel halted on some routes, while a gang cleared roads by horseback. A stolen turkey from Samuel Hetrick was recovered, damaged, and returned before Christmas.
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